Spain’s National Police arrested a man in Palencia suspected of supporting the pro-Russian hacktivist groups CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR) and Z-Pentest. Investigators say he helped a CARR-linked hacker evade capture, coordinated via encrypted apps, and was tied to operations associated with NoName057(16) and attacks on critical infrastructure. #CyberArmyofRussiaReborn #CARR #ZPentest #NoName05716 #APT44 #Sandworm
Keypoints
- Spain arrested a suspect in Palencia for allegedly aiding CARR and Z-Pentest.
- He is accused of providing logistical and operational support to a Ukrainian hacker linked to CARR.
- Investigators say he tried to help the hacker flee to Russia through Poland and Belarus.
- The case is linked to attacks on critical infrastructure, including water, food-processing, and SCADA systems.
- Police seized computers and crypto devices and froze wallets tied to stolen-data sales.